Stellar Parallax
周年视差 p(角秒)与距离(秒差距)互为倒数。
| Item | Formula / Note | Source / Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Stellar parallax | d = 1/p (arcsec → parsec) | Bessel's 1838 parallax measurement |
| Parsec definition | 1 pc ≈ 3.26156 ly | IAU 2015 Resolution B2 |
Constants used on this page and their authoritative sources, for verification and citation
| Constant | Value | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astronomical unit AU | 1.495978707 × 10¹¹ | m | IAU 2012 Resolution B2 (defining, exact) |
| Parsec pc (= 648000/π AU) | 3.0856775814913673 × 10¹⁶ | m | Derived from IAU 2015 system of astronomical constants |
| Radian-to-arcsec factor (1 rad) | 206 264.806 | arcsec | = 3600 × 180/π (exact geometric relation) |
Note: the parsec is defined as the distance at which 1 AU subtends 1 arcsec, hence d(pc) = 1/p(″); 1 pc ≈ 3.2616 light-years.